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Trade in Uganda is concentrated in Western and Central Corridors with ports anchored in neighbouring countries. The sector is fragmented and the cost of logistics is high and hovering around 18-20 per cent of the sales cost. Also, lack of freight optimizations drives up logistics costs making Ugandan services uncompetitive, and uncertainties of logistics services leads to increased carriage of stock.
Our client is a logistics community that serves as an apex body for the Ugandan private sector and is driven by the urge to increase private investments and productivity.
Therefore, it is imperative to address the issue of higher logistics costs as well as other key pain points of the Ugandan logistics market, such as supply and demand, shipment visibility, and route and freight optimization.
Kale Logistics Solutions’ Logistics e-Marketplace was the right-fit solution that matches the community’s need to ship freight using one or more modes of transport with service providers of suitable capacity, digitising the entire shipment process, including rates, schedule, booking, contracting, delivery, invoice, and payment.
Moreover, the platform connects supply chain stakeholders enabling them to adopt modern logistics practices for better response to customer demand, increased efficiency, and a more competitive industry landscape in Uganda.
A shipper can easily compare prices and service offerings from multiple logistics providers in one place. They can quickly find the best option for their needs based on factors such as price, transit time, and service level. Additionally, LeMP provides greater visibility into the shipping process. The shipper can track shipments in real-time and receive updates on their status. This can help him/her better manage their inventory and provide better customer service by keeping their customers informed about the status of their orders.
Using LeMP can save time and effort for businesses that need to ship products to customers. It provides a convenient and efficient way to compare prices and service offerings from multiple logistics providers, and it offers greater visibility into the shipping process. This can help businesses improve their operations and provide better service for their customers.
A transporter can easily connect with businesses that need transportation services. They can quickly find new customers and expand their business without having to spend a lot of time and money on marketing. LeMP also provides greater visibility into the demand for transportation services. The transporter can see which routes are in high demand and adjust their operations accordingly to maximize their profits. Additionally, integrating GPS technology through the platform would help in monitoring shipments in real-time but also help in analysing the statistics obtained to evaluate driver and vehicle performance.
Overall, using LeMP can provide many benefits for transporters. It provides a convenient and efficient way to find new customers and expand their business, and it offers greater visibility into the demand for transportation services. This can help transporters improve their operations and increase their profits.
